East Cambridge Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit East Cambridge
Popular places to visit
Cambridgeside Galleria
You can do some window-shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria during your visit to Cambridge. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Boston Common
The oldest public park in the United States, Boston Common is the ideal place to relax, unwind and soak up some history.
Fenway Park
Catch a game or take a tour at one of America’s most historic and beloved ballparks.
TD Garden
Catch an event at TD Garden during your trip to Boston. Attend a sporting event or visit the notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Gillette Stadium
Catch an event at Gillette Stadium during your trip to Foxboro. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Harvard University
Walk in the footsteps of presidents and Nobel laureates at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.
Activities
Go City: Boston All-Inclusive Pass with 45+ Attractions
The Full Revolutionary Story Epic Small Group Boston Walking Tour
Go City: Boston Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions
Museum of Ice Cream Boston Admission Ticket
Behind Boston’s Lobster Scene: Seaport Seafood Experience
LEGO Discovery Center Boston Admission Ticket
Our pick of the best East Cambridge Hotel Deals
The Royal Sonesta Boston
Clean and nice people
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boston - Cambridge by IHG
The staff was good, unfortunately an alarm went off at 5am and scared the living daylights out of us!
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Seaport Hotel Boston
The rooms nice. Towels not so good
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Harborside Inn Of Boston
Excellent staff. Location is UNBEATABLE. Nice rooms.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Langham, Boston
Amazing service and staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
The Revolution Hotel
Clean rooms, nice staff, good gym
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Cambridge
West End
The fantastic nightlife and beautiful gardens are a few things travellers love about West End. Check out TD Garden or Museum of Science while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Science Park Station to get around town.
Beacon Hill
Historical sites, shopping and restaurants highlight some notable features of Beacon Hill. Make a stop by Charles Street or Hatch Shell while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Charles-MGH Station or Park St. Station to get around town.
Government Center
If you're spending time in Government Center, check out sights like Boston City Hall Plaza or Boston Public Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Government Center Station or Bowdoin Station.
Back Bay East
If you're spending time in Back Bay East, check out sights like Copley Square or Boston Marathon Finish Line and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Copley Station or Arlington Station.
North End
The ample dining options and captivating waterfront views are just a few popular features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by New England Aquarium or Old North Church while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Aquarium to get around town.
Back Bay
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Copley Square to Newbury Street – discover Back Bay, a destination also famous for its shopping.
